Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
germanicus
ID:
750352

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gremli) Peruzzi

Source:
ksufab

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Inform. Bot. Ital.42: 528 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000749685

Common Names

  • Lotus Germanicus
  • Germanicus Lotus
  • German Lotus

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Description

Lotus germanicus (also called 'German Bird's-foot Trefoil', among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a single stem and a basal rosette of leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Lotus germanicus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lotus germanicus has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow centre. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and have two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lotus germanicus is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. It can tolerate light frost and is drought tolerant. To propagate from seed, sow the seed in a well-drained potting mix and keep moist. To propagate from cuttings, take semi-ripe cuttings in late spring or early summer and root in a well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Lotus germanicus

Lotus germanicus can be found in Europe.

Lotus germanicus FAQ

What type of plant is Lotus germanicus?

Lotus germanicus is a perennial herb.

What is the natural habitat of Lotus germanicus?

Lotus germanicus is native to the Mediterranean region.

What are the blooming times of Lotus germanicus?

Lotus germanicus blooms in late spring and summer.

Species in the Lotus genus

Lotus borbasii, Lotus sessilifolius, Lotus aegeus, Lotus berthelotii, Lotus australis, Lotus cruentus, Lotus lanuginosus, Lotus laricus, Lotus argyrodes, Lotus arinagensis, Lotus broussonetii, Lotus callis-viridis, Lotus dumetorum, Lotus emeroides, Lotus eremiticus, Lotus kunkelii, Lotus macranthus, Lotus mascaensis, Lotus spectabilis, Lotus campylocladus, Lotus holosericeus, Lotus lancerottensis, Lotus loweanus, Lotus spartioides, Lotus hebranicus, Lotus stepposus, Lotus burttii, Lotus divaricatus, Lotus glacialis, Lotus rechingeri, Lotus compactus, Lotus tenuis, Lotus graecus, Lotus dorycnium, Lotus peczoricus, Lotus ucrainicus, Lotus hirsutus, Lotus rectus, Lotus arabicus, Lotus arenarius, Lotus assakensis, Lotus becquetii, Lotus benoistii, Lotus biflorus, Lotus castellanus, Lotus chazaliei, Lotus conimbricensis, Lotus conjugatus, Lotus requienii, Lotus corniculatus,

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

August Gremli (1833-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gremli' in the authors string.
Lorenzo Peruzzi (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Peruzzi' in the authors string.